Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American History in and Around Washington, D.C.

A story most Americans don't know. *Slaves built the Capitol, White House, and other important Washington structures *The National Mall sits on the site of the city's once-bustling slave market *The grounds that are now Arlington National Cemetery were once a self-sustaining village for former slaves Millions of people visit the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol each year. If they only hear the standard story, a big question remains: Where's the black history? Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitol answers this question.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Holland, Jesse
Published: 09/01/2017
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781493029686
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.20w x 0.60d